Advance Notice of dates for 2019

Thurs 4 April Friendly with Essex Men’s Captains (A) Woodford
Wed 8 May AGM & Spring Meeting Maylands
Thurs 30 May Friendly v Kent (H) Romford
Wed 19 June 1st Summer Meeting Gosfield
Thurs 27 June Friendly v Herts (A) Letchworth
Tues 9 July Friendly v Cambs & Hunts (A) Gog Ma Gog
Mon 15 July 2nd Summer Meeting Basildon
Fri 2 August Friendly v Suffolk (A) Ufford Park
Mon 5 August Ida Bunting Semi Final
Mon 19 August Ida Bunting Final
Thurs 22 Aug 3rd Summer Meeting Colchester
Mon 23 Sept Autumn Meeting Chigwell

Our annual mailshot to members and new Lady Captains will be sent out at the end of January.

Carol Bell Hon Sec & Webmaster

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Sad News

It is with much sadness that I report the death of Phyllis Stilwell, a Vice President of the Society and former Hon President of Maylands Golf Club.  As her dementia progressed she had been moved to a Nursing Home in Somerset, to be closer to her Niece. Phyllis passed away on 22 December aged 92 following a fall earlier in the week.

Phyllis had been a member of the Society for well over 50 years, attending her first meeting in 1965 at Chigwell Golf Club. She served on the Society Committee in a variety of capacities including the Ida Bunting Organiser & Referee for many years.

I understand that her funeral will take place local to Maylands Golf Club. Details will be posted on our website when available.

A truly lovely lady who will be missed.

Phyllis Stillwell (center) Hon President Maylands & Vice President Society of LC’s at her 90th birthday celebrations at Maylands Golf Club.

Carol Bell Hon Sec & Webmaster

Autumn Meeting Benton Hall September 2018 – Results

Our last competition of the season, the Autumn Meeting, took place at Benton Hall Golf Club with 56 members of the Society playing on the day. It was hot and sunny, though there was some wind to contend with. The course at Benton Hall looked stunning and the greens were in brilliant condition. With the dry conditions the ball was rolling and in total 10 pairs in the 4BBB competition, off full handicap, finished with 40 points or more on the challenging championship course. Our thanks to Benton Hall for hosting this event and to all the staff on the day. Thanks also to Hilary Adams host Lady Captain for her help with preparations and on the day, her large band of past Lady Captains on the course helping the competitors to get round in good time and Sue Ward Competition Secretary for taking charge of the results, no easy task where the majority of the prizes are decided on count back.

 

BF9 24 points Georgina Penketh (Crondon Park) & Jo Shepherd (Theydon Bois)

BB9 21 points ocb Sandra Griggs (Maylands) & Linda Ames (Theydon Bois)

5th 42 points ocb Diane Barkwith (The Rayleigh Club) & Ann Bass (Crondon Park)

4th 42 points ocb Theresa Leighton (Crondon Park) & Margaret Byford (Gosfield Lake)

3rd 43 points ocb Amanda Mitchell (Crondon Park) & Gill Stallard) (Brentwood)

2nd 43 points ocb Karen Batch (Orsett) & Bev Munt (Gosfield)

In first place also with 43 points and winners of the Bradban Trophy were Lorraine Wilson (Forrester Park) and Maggie Stevenson (formerly North Weald).

Host LC Hilary Adams receiving gift from Society President Jan Collier

 

3rd Amanda Mitchell & Gill Stallard

 

2nd Karen Batch & Bev Munt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Winners Lorraine Wilson & Maggie Stevenson

Advance notice of dates for 2019 will be posted on the website as soon as they are finalised.

Carol Bell Hon Secretary & Webmaster

 

Autumn Meeting Benton Hall 17 September 2018

Will all those playing in the Society of Essex Lady Captains Autum Meeting at Benton Hall on Monday 17th September please register by no later than 11.10.  If you are held up on the day please send a text message to Carol Bell (mobile 07784 244172) or Dot Greaves (mobile 07941 840965) or leave a voice message, giving your estimated time of arrival.  Bacon rolls and coffee will be available from around 10.30.   First tee time is 12 noon.  A list of those playing can be downloaded below, can members please ensure that others at your club are aware of the details.  If you need to cancel your place please contact Jane Collier preferably via email janecollier03@btinternet.com or alternatively telephone Jane on 01621 893644, in either case please ensure you receive confirmation of your cancelation.

The evening meal is a Lasagne, salad & garlic bread and panacotta  with fruits of the forest compote for dessert. If you have any special dietary requirements you must contact the club direct (01376 502454), in advance of the meeting, to ensure you are properly catered for.  Buggies are available to hire at a special price of £20 by contacting the club (01376 502454).  If you intend to book a buggy please contact Jan Collier telephone 01621 842295 and we will try to put you in a group with another lady who wants a buggy – but no guarantees!

Autumn Meeting Benton Hall 17 September 2018 – Players

Carol Bell (Hon Sec and Webmaster)

Ida Bunting Memorial Trophy 2018 Final

The final of the Ida Bunting Memorial Trophy for 2018 took place at Colchester Golf Club between Lee Stavri (West Essex) and Carole Robinson (Gosfield Lake).  Carole received 9 shots. The ladies teed off at 1pm on a warm, dry day. Lee got off to a good start and was 2 up after 2 holes. Carole then got going and gradually clawed  back and they were all square  after 7 holes. A series of 4 halved holes followed. Lee gained the lead at the par 5 11th but Carole fought back at the par 5 12th for the match to go back to all square. Lee then won the par 3 13th and the par 4 14th to stand 2up. The par 5 15th was halved meaning Lee was 2up with 3 to play. Next came the par 3 16th which Lee managed to win to close out the match 3 & 2. Both players hit some great shots during the match but both struggled to get the measure of the greens at times. The match was played in the true spirit of golf and was watched by members of the Society’s Committee and supporters from Gosfield.  Thanks to Colchester Golf Club for hosting the final and looking after us so well. Thanks also to Lynne Kirkham who stood in to Referee the match at short notice.  Jan Collier (President of the Society) presented the runner up and winners prizes and mementos and the Ida bunting Memorial Trophy to Lee. On behalf of herself and Carole, Lee thanked the Committee for running such a great and well organised competition which they had both really enjoyed playing in. 

Well done to everyone who played in the competition this year.  A letter/entry form for 2019 has already been emailed to Lady Captains and can be downloaded from our Ida Bunting Page.

Finalists & caddies on the course

Runner-up Carole Robinson (Gosfield)

Winner Lee Stavri (West Essex)

Carol Bell Hon Secretary & Webmaster

Autumn Meeting at Benton Hall Golf Club – Monday 17 September 2018

Our last meeting of the season is at Benton Hall Golf Club on Monday 17 September.  Places are still available and if you would like to book please contact Jane Collier preferably via email janecollier03@btinternet.com or alternatively telephone Jane on 01621 893644.

Final details of the event including list of players will be posted on our website around 10 September.

Carol Bell Hon Secretary & Webmaster

3rd Summer Meeting The Rayleigh Club August 2018 – Results

The penultimate event of the season took place at The Rayleigh Club in early August. After all the recent hot and sunny weather it was disappointing to have much cooler temperatures, grey skies and drizzly rain on the morning. The forecast for the day was poor and with the ladies teeing off from 12 noon the rain got worse as the day went on. After all the organisation it is always disappointing when the weather tries to thwart the proceedings. Whilst a lot of the ladies came in drenched after 9 holes, others soldiered on in difficult conditions and should be commended for their fortitude. Consequently the scores reflected the poor weather conditions on the day.

In 4th place with 31 points ocb were Tricia Ainsbury (Burstead) & Jeanette Oakes (Romford), 3rd also on 31 points were Caroline Fields (Braintree) & Carol Bell (Benton Hall). 2nd ocb with 33points were Sandra Griggs (Maylands) and Monique Praill (West Essex). In 1st place and winners of the Friendship Salver also on 33points were Pennie Lipscomb (The Warren) & Pat Drew (The Burstead). The day finished with a delicious carvery meal which was much appreciated and enjoyed by the ladies. Thanks to The Rayleigh Club for hosting the event and to Joanna Kurn (Lady Captain The Rayleigh Club) and Pat Flynn for their help with preparations and on the day.  Despite the weather a good day was had by all.

4th Jeanette Oakes & Tricia Ainsbury

3rd Caroline Fields & Carol Bell

2nd Monique Praill & Sandra Griggs

Winners Pennie Lipscomb (The Warren) & Pat Drew (The Burstead)

Carol Bell Hon Secretary & Webmaster